Improving care for older adults with Alzheimer's disease in nursing homes
Official title: Project GLORY: Good Life in memORY care
Funded at Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Kingdom Workers, INC · NIH-11233357 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to improve the daily lives of nursing home residents over 65 with Alzheimer's and similar conditions by finding the best care practices, and it will involve input from residents, their families, and staff to create a model that helps everyone live a happier life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Kingdom Workers, INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Waukesha, United States) |
| Project start | March 15, 2025 |
| Project end | February 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $216,975 |
| NIH project number | 4R00AG076876-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11233357 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are residents aged 65 and older who have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias living in nursing homes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 65 or do not have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance the quality of life for residents over 65 years old with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias living in nursing homes. It focuses on understanding the best practices in care delivery, particularly in specialized units designed for Alzheimer's care. The study will gather insights from residents, their families, and nursing staff to develop a model of care that promotes a 'Good Life' for these individuals. The findings will be tested through a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed care model.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care practices that enhance the quality of life for older adults with Alzheimer's disease in nursing homes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that specialized care units can improve outcomes for residents with dementia, suggesting that this approach may yield beneficial results.
Where this research is happening
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Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Kingdom Workers, INC
Waukesha, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Trimmer, Jessica — Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Kingdom Workers, INC
- Study coordinator: Trimmer, Jessica
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.